Business

America’s economy depends on spending, driven by employment. But jobs are not all that America is missing these days. Innovation and invention is where we came from. “A decade of new jobs – all gone” read a recent headline, explaining that the U.S. has fewer jobs now than it had a decade ago, even though the available workforce has substantially increased. But my question continues to be: what are we going to do about it? Yes, you and I, as individuals.

Absolute Tire and Wheel: For Ede, the name says it all

Wednesday, 08 July 2009 18:18
Alaina L. Lewis

For most of us, when we think of the word “absolute,” we build our thought pattern around guarantees and expect nothing short of total and complete service. When Ron Ede, the owner of Absolute Tire and Wheel, sought to fulfill his entrepreneurial vision, he knew the name of his business would be a drawing factor for consumers.

What Obama should do in Africa

Wednesday, 08 July 2009 18:13
William Reed

The Obama family is on a week-long international trip that will take in three very different countries and cultures: Russia, Italy, and Ghana. Michelle, Sasha, Malia, and Michelle's Mother traveled with President Barack Obama to meet First-world leaders and greet blacks in the Third world. President Obama designed the trip to make Accra, Ghana his first official trip to sub-Saharan Africa.

Commerce Department to ensure Black firms get access to business opportunity in Recovery Act spending initiatives

Wednesday, 08 July 2009 18:10

WASHINGTON - U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke Thursday said the Commerce Department is taking specific and immediate steps to ensure, increase and support access for Black owned businesses and businesses owned by other people of color in the massive federal Recovery Act spending initiative.

Watching historically successful companies tumble like dominoes, I have been curious about what it takes to survive in tough times, for individuals and corporations alike. Have the secrets of success changed? Comparing what we know about today’s business triumphs against what worked in the past, it seems the old rules do still ring true: success comes to those who work with multiple core values and a wide array of planning strategies.

One of my best bosses was also the worst. Glynn tackled every problem with a right hook. She knew how to argue, and looked for opportunities to practice. The consummate bully, if she disliked someone’s attitude, she complained about it to others. If someone’s results were poor, she called them out in front of everyone, often shouting and, no kidding, stamping her feet. Glynn taught us all we needed to know about how not to lead an organization. Most people have encountered a manager like Glynn. But what if you discover that the workplace bully is… you?

The Godfather of Soul's money

Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:01
William Reed

The James Brown Estate Battle kept probate lawyers busy since the Godfather of Soul died early Christmas morning, 2006. Mr. Brown left behind at least 4 women he had married, along with 6 children through marriage and 3 others who may or may not have been fathered by Brown from women he hadn't married.